Welcome to the Central Bank of Solomon Islands

CBSI is the premier financial institution in the country and is at the center of the banking and financial system, performing a number of essential functions, including the formulation and implementation of the country’s monetary policies.

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Maintaining Price Stability

Our Primary Objective is to maintain price stability, Price stability is essential for sustainable economic growth and it represents one of the key outcomes that monetary policy aims to achieve.

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Maintaining a Stable Financial System.

An additional objective of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands, is to foster and to maintain a stable financial system.

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National Financial Inclusion Strategy 3

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) and the Ministry of Communications & Aviation (MCA) have successfully launched the National Financial Inclusion Strategy 3 (NFIS 3) 2021-2025.

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KEY INDICATORS

Inflation (Source: SINSO)
(August, 2025)	5.5%
GDP: 2022 (Source: SINSO)	Constant Price: 2012
Real GDP	SBD$ 10,894.6m
Nominal GDP	SBD$ 12,774.5m
Real GDP Growth	2.4%
Foreign Reserves
(October 22, 2025)	SBD $6,389m
Interest Rates (July, 2025)
Deposit Rate	0.49%
Lending Rate	8.58%
Money Supply
(October 22, 2025)	SBD $6,772m

Monetary Statistics - October 22, 2025

LATEST NEWS

Expression of Interest (EOI): Provision of IT Audit Services

Oct 31, 2025 | Announcements, Media

Expression of Interest (EOI): Provision of IT Audit ServicesThe Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) hereby invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified and experienced firms or individuals for the provision of professional IT Audit services. In...

2nd CBSI–ADB–APAEA Joint Workshop

Oct 29, 2025 | Announcements, Publication

CBSI to host the 2nd CBSI–ADB–APAEA Joint WorkshopThe Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI), together with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Asia-Pacific Applied Economics Association (APAEA), will host the 2nd Joint Research Workshop on Friday, 31st October...

Monthly Economic Bulletin – September 2025

Oct 23, 2025 | Publication

Monthly Economic Bulletin -September 2025The Monthly Economic Bulletin for September 2025 is now available.

Press Release No.12/25 – Public Warning: Money Mule Scam Targeting Local Bank Account Holders

Oct 20, 2025 | Media, Press Releases

Press Release No.12/25 - Public Warning: Money Mule Scam Targeting Local Bank Account HoldersThe Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) through the Solomon Islands Financial Intelligence Unit (SIFIU) is urging the public to remain vigilant following reports of...

Press Release No.11/25 – Solomon Islands Breaks New Ground with Comprehensive Credit Reporting Regulations

Oct 12, 2025 | Media, Press Releases

Solomon Islands Breaks New Ground with Comprehensive Credit Reporting Regulations Honiara, Solomon Islands – The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI), in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC)—a member of the World Bank Group (WBG)...

Press Release No. 10.25 – CBSI and MOFT Announce Re-Appointment of CBSI Governor for Another Six-Year Term

Oct 1, 2025 | Media, Press Releases

Press Release No. 10/25 - CBSI and MOFT Announce Re-Appointment of CBSI Governor for Another Six-Year TermHoniara, Solomon Islands – The Board and Management of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and Treasury...